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Some people tell me, ‘Oh,

you wouldn’t want me in

Heart magazine. There’snothing interesting about me.’

We get so used to reading

sensationalist stories that we belittle our

own valuable life experiences. I don’t

agree that “Everyone has a book in

them,” but I do believe everyone has a

story to tell. Thank you Dave, p1; Liz, p5;

and Helen, p8 for sharing your very

personal and inspiring stories with us.

Some of our many teamsHeart highlights some of our many

teams. Read about football, netball andeven footgolf on p4 as Danny and Anna

talk about SportsReach and how you or

someone you know might like to join

in the fitness fun. Pages 6–7 are about

a very different kind of team – a new

song-writing group called ‘Fulwood Free

Music.’ The members work hard to

produce some powerful modern songs

that we use in church. Page 10 focuses

on the Inclusion Team, led by James and

Sarah. Please do read this short

introduction to their work as they’d value

your feedback, ideas and opinions.

We are here for youWe never put commercial

advertisements into Heart. All our ads

refer to activities run by Fulwood Free

Methodist Church (FFMC) for the benefit

of the whole community, from babies to

teens to senior citizens. Whoever you are,

we are here for you. Find fun at the Fun

Day p12, friendship at the 18-30s group,

and faith at The Venue p10.

ServicesAnd finally – we recently began TWO

identical morning services to make space

for newcomers. Children can sit with you

or go to ‘Energize’ (ages 2 – 11). Teens

have their own service. For deaf users

of BSL/SSE, the services are signed by

friendly volunteers. If you wish to be

prayed for or visited by one of our pasto-

ral team, please don’t hesitate to ask. For

information phone or email the church

office, or call into reception on weekdays.

Enjoy your summer!

KatharineEditor (Twitter: @katharine59)

Y O U R S T O R Y

I S V A L U A B L E

I’m an unassuming, quiet

sort, more often referred to

as ‘Jason’s dad,’ or ‘Min’s

husband’ than my own name.

I grew up in Nuneaton, the eldest of6 kids. I became Area Manager for

‘Candis,’ a national door-to-door

magazine. This started out as a plain

sheet of paper

listing the football

results - like

a football pools

thing, which cost

20p per fortnight.

‘Candis’ eventually became more of a

glossy magazine. The point of it was to

raise funds for cancer research and

during my time with the company weraised over 40 million pounds. My wife,

Min, and I moved to Preston when I

was promoted to Regional Manager.

Here, I managed 143 agents who

distributed the magazine throughout

the North West. After 29 years I moved

on when Min and I bought, then ran, a

B&B on Blackpool Road.

As a teenager in Nuneaton, I’d

attended Sunday School at a local

church and enjoyed it. However, one

year in the run-up to Easter, a dragon ofa guy forced us to practice singing so

much that I got totally fed up. I’m a

terrible singer at the best of times, so it

was a pain! I left

that church,

never to return!

In Fulwood,

Min had been

going to church

for about 12 years but she never

pressurised me to go with her. I’m a

keen golfer. One day I was invited to

join a golf event to raise money forKibogora Hospital in Rwanda. It was

run by members of Fulwood Free

Methodist Church. I got on really well

with the other players. After that I went

to various informal events at the

church. One day I said to Min, “I’ll come

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to a church service with you,” and she was gobsmacked.

What hit me when I went was that everyone seemed so

cheerful. I have since discovered that they’ve all got their

problems, yet are content and joyful. I thought, “This is fine.

I will have some of this!” Min was happy, as were my son

Jason and his wife Lorraine who were already involved.

I could never understandThe one thing I could never understand was that people

were saying, ‘God came into my life’. I just didn’t get it.

Nothing like that happened for me. Nothing. Then something

big did happen.

Jason and Lorraine were expecting their third baby. The

first scan showed that the baby had got Foetal Cystic

Hygroma, growths onthe head and the back.

The medics said even if

the baby survived the

pregnancy there would

be many complications

and likely death. They

seemed to hint that the baby would be better off aborted.

Everyone was devastated. We all said, “No,” even me.

“However he arrives, we will love him.” One of my friends

suggested that there might be a problem with the machine,

but there wasn’t, because 3 weeks later Lorraine underwent

a second scan which showed the dangerous growths still

there.We begged people to pray and they did. People prayed

in Fulwood, in Sri Lanka where Lorraine’s dad is a pastor,

and in the USA. Myself? I prayed a hard prayer to God: “Now

is the time to prove yourself.” Two weeks passed. Time for

another scan, a further test. This time, the hygroma had

vanished! We were overjoyed. Timmy was born perfect,

apart from a mark on the back of his neck where the growth

had been. I was in no doubt that God answered my prayer - I

still tell everyone I meet. A few weeks after Timmy’s birth I

asked to be baptised as a Christian. Since that time, I have

never doubted God. I totally trust Him. More recently, Jason

asked me, “Would you still believe in God if Timmy died?” I

said, “Definitely. I’d thank God for lending him to us.” I know

now that faith does not depend on any child continuing to

live, or even to be healthy.

The noisier the better!I began to help out at the church. I used to drop my

grandsons at Kickstart, the midweek children’s club, so I

offered to help run that for a while. Now I am on a rota of

minibus drivers, offering lifts to and from the 11am Sunday

service for those needing transport. We respond to requests

from the town centre, Ashton, Larches or wherever someone

lives, within reason! [Heart note: If you would like a lift to and

from the 11am service please phone 01772 861597 and ask

for details]

I have changed in many small ways. I used to think, “I’m

not a bad person so I don’t need to be a Christian,” but,

nowadays, for example, I’m more aware of thinking of

others before myself. Forexample; now when a

shopkeeper gives me too

much change I’ll admit it

and give it back. Once,

Min and I found money on

some stairs. Instead of

thinking, “Wow! That will pay for a meal out for us,” we

tracked down the person who’d lost it. All our small actions

can make a big difference in the world.

I love all of my grandchildren. Timmy, now aged 6, is

particularly lively, but he has a huge grin that seems to keep

him out of trouble. I’m sure that when his little sister starts at

Queen’s Drive School the teachers will say, “Not anotherBuckler!”

I told you before what a terrible singer I am – but

nowadays I do genuinely enjoy singing the lively songs at

church. And the noisier the better because I can join in and

no one worries if I’m out of tune. Even around the house,

you might catch me humming one of the songs I learnt at

church!

...they’ve all got their

problems, yet are content

and joyful.

People were saying, “God came

into my life.” I just didn’t get it.

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oin us for a two course meal followed by a cuppa

and a short service where we sing a couple of

hymns, hear a short Bible message and pray.Tis group is aimed at those who are retired, but all are welcome.

While Lunch Fellowship is usually the 3rd Wednesday in the month this

is not always the case so if you want to come, please contact Vicky at the

church office. She will send you a free programme in the post.

Join us for homemade soup, a freshwarm roll and a glass of juicefollowed by a homemade cake and

a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a

cup of tea.

We welcome young mums with babes in arms, business

folk on their lunch break, the retired, and students on study

days. Please come in. You will be made welcome.

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It goes without saying that sport is vital for

health, friendship and fun! Football andnetball are taught in schools where children

are encouraged to engage in sport for exercise

and camaraderie.One way to continue playing team sports after school

is through SportsReach. Two members of Fulwood Free

Methodist Church, Anna Snalam and Danny Garratt, explain

what SportsReach has done for them.

Football and Netball – AnnaAnna Snalam (21) studies Physical Education and School

Sport at Edge Hill University. Aged 12, she encountered

SportsReach, an organisation that allows her to combine

her love for sport with her Christian faith. She is a player,

manager and umpire in the SportsReach netball league

and also plays for a women’s football team. Through

SportsReach, Anna plays, coaches and officiates football

matches here and abroad, in countries such as Germany

and Austria. She loves touring, socialising

with her team mates and

developing her skills as a football player. Anna says,

“SportsReach fills a big part of my heart and I hope I cancontinue to be involved for many more years!”

Footy and FootGolf – Danny Fulwood Free Methodist Church has a men’s football

team, which is part of the SportsReach network and is

managed by Danny Garratt (25). Danny is a part-time

Management Accountant, a GCSE maths tutor and is set

to become a FootGolf Course Manager. FootGolf is an

addictive and unconventional sport in which players use

their feet to get a football into a hole in as few shots as

possible. Open to everyone, FootGolf requires the skill to

strategically combine power and precision in every game.

Danny plays football for a SportsReach team, meaning

he can both play and manage in a weekly competitive

football league. It is a fun, friendly atmosphere. Danny

loves PNE, so he delights to say that his home pitch is

Moor Park, on the nearest pitch to Deepdale Stadium,

where his team play others from around Lancashire, before

enjoying a post-match chip butty!

Summer Schools for 7 – 16 year oldsAs well as the regular teams that train and play each

week, SportsReach also run Soccer and Netball Schools for

7-16 year olds during the summer.

See www.sportsreach.org.uk

All Welcome!SportsReach builds friendships through sport withanyone, regardless of age, race, gender or religion. The

teams are open to anyone aged 16+ for football and 14+ for

netball. You can train and play each week. If you want to

know more, please contact Danny or Anna via the church

office, or phone the SportsReach office: 01524 730 000.

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I A M V a l u a b l e Being a teenager isdifficult enough without

the added complication

of battling a mental illness.

By age 15, Liz’s battle with

anorexia nervosa was already

out of control.Mental illness is taboo throughout

society and usually misunderstood.

People tend to liken depression to

sadness, anxiety and panic to worry,

or eating disorders to wanting to

‘look good’.

Wanting more

Liz’s battle with anorexia

began when she just wanted to be

accepted, along with some unkind

comments from her peers. As she

began to exercise more regularly

and diary her food intake, she

received positive feedback from her

friends about her new figure. This

fuelled the desire to pay detailed

attention to calorie-counting and

how many minutes spent on gymequipment. As she devoted more

time and energy on controlling her

figure, she became sadder, more

isolated, more nervous and physically

weaker. The irony of finally achieving

her ‘ideal’ figure, was that she felt

more sad and lonely than ever.

She became

increasingly alone

As the anorexia developed,

comments such as ‘too skinny’ and‘you used to be attractive’ began

to surface – unhelpful comments to

anyone, but hearing these comments

whilst battling this eating disorder

were crushing for Liz. She became

increasingly alone. Her personality

changed; she was volatile, impulsive

and never satisfied with her relentless

effort to self-improve.

Many of us know someone

suffering with mental illness, which is

why Liz wants her story to be shared,

knowing that her struggle might helpsomeone else realise they are not

alone. Looking back she can see how

her faith and her church, coupled with

medical advice, helped her along the

tough road to recovery.

Searching formore

Liz says she started

searching for God when

she realised that she was

out of control. Although

her anorexia was initially a

technique to gain control of

her life, she quickly lost it. She knew

she needed someone greater than

herself to steer her recovery. Every

day, Liz clings to the knowledge that

God looks deeper than the

surface and cares about

her every thought and

need. Liz summarised her

present feelings saying:

“It gives me enormous

strength to be able to

declare that, whether

I look wonderful

or whether I look

a horrible mess,

my opinion on my

appearance has no

power to change the value

of who I am or the potential

that my life holds.”

Loving yourself more

Through counselling, support

from her family and friends,and her church home-group,

Liz found the strength to

discuss her illness. She

was encouraged by cards

and messages from her

friends in

her home-group

when other friendshad distanced themselves.

Now recovered, Liz is 20 years

old and in her 2nd year studying

Social Psychology at Loughborough

University, as well as being involved

in the Christian Union there.

Liz’s story of recovery is

encouraging and uplifting, but the

stigma attached to mental illnesses

still exists. When we talk about

mental illness, we understand it

better. When we ask victims of these

illnesses about their experience, wehear that above all they feel very

isolated.

“People look at the outward appearance, but

the LORD looks at the heart. ”From the Bible, 1 Samuel 16:7

Visit your GP, or phone the

Samaritans 116 123, or

Cedar House Counselling Centre

01772 880909.

LIZ’S INSPIRING STORY OF HER

BATTLE WITH ANOREXIA


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– Band member photographs

by Andrew Astin

A S (30) cleans carpets for a living.Andrew describes himself as ‘a moustache-loving, tweed-

sympathiser with a passion for music!’ He says, “As soon as

I was big enough to sit behind a drum kit I started playing

music in church. Since I was 6 years old I’ve played piano,

drums and guitar. I studied Music Technology at uni then

spent 4 years working as a professional sound engineer.

Aged 15, I formed a band called ‘Grand Old Juke’ that got

me into composing and recording in a big way. My musical

taste is eclectic, so when I need inspiration for composition,

I’ll often listen to new sounds such as the Indie/Rock band,

Mutemath.

I love drums and keys, guitar and vocals, as well asstudio engineering and production. From the outset ‘FFM’

agreed to scrutinise

honestly one another’s

music and lyrics. We

edit our own songs then

work on them with one

or two of the others, be-

fore fine-tuning with the

whole group until final-

ly a song is introduced

to the church. Every

song should take us on

a journey and evokeemotion – if, by the

end of a song you’re in

the same mood as you

were at the beginning,

it has achieved nothing!

Ultimately, I only want

to produce music that I’m not embarrassed to play to my

friends.

It’s vital not to regurgitate old clichés, but to produce

fresh lyrics that are spiritually authentic, so we base our

work on words from the Bible, a collection of 66 books that

includes 150 psalms. Most of these psalms or songs were

composed by David (of David and Goliath fame!), who cries

out to God whenever he’s depressed, scared, angry, joyful,

bereaved, or thankful. Our task is to use David’s words, or

other Biblical prose, in a contemporary style. I start with the

music, then ask myself, “How does it feel?” before writing

the lyrics. The lyrics and music interweave like a ball of

elastic bands. Having done secular gigs for over a decade

I’m used to people engaging with my music, but in church

when people sing ‘our songs’ to God it makes the endless

hours of creativity worthwhile.”

P C (44) is a football-loving father ofthree girls. He grew up in a musical family. His parents were

members of the Preston Opera Company. Pete says, ‘I’m a

self-taught drummer, but also play piano and bass guitar. I

was influenced by the Indie/Rock scene of the late 80s and

early 90s. As a youth I played in various bands emulating

our heroes of the day – chasing that elusive record deal!’

Heart, SoulM

ost newcomers are surprised by the music at Fulwood

Free Methodist Church. Three bands take it in turns to

lead services. One visitor said, “I came back because

the sound was so uplifting and energising – and I’m in my 60s!”

Recently the musicians formed a song-writing group called ‘FFM’

– Fulwood Free Music, where they compose new material. Here,

4 of the 10 members of the group explain what motivates them:

“Some music is so original it’s hard to

listen to and some is so unoriginal it

might as well not have been written.” – Andrew

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A few years ago, Pete and his family joined Fulwood FMC

where he now plays drums in one of the bands.

Pete says, “Some of us wanted to express our faith

creatively, so we began to meet to share song-writing ideas,

review recordings and scrutinise lyrics. Of course, the words

must make sense and be theologically correct. We don’t

want to contradict the Bible. I compose the melody then

fit words to it, because the rhythm and pace of the music

determine the theme; an upbeat rhythm may suit a song

of praise, whereas a slower melody goes with reflective,

prayerful words. From the outset we agreed to approach

the venture with a sense of humility, inclusiveness and

encouragement. It is deeply satisfying to create words andmusic that 100s of people connect with. I contributed to a

song called ‘My God.’ In it are words that resonate for me;

“You are the rock, firm beneath my feet. Step by step you

are changing me.”

J D (18) works at Sainsbury’s. Hesays, “I’m an easy-going, light-hearted musician who began

learning sax aged 8, drums aged 10 and the guitar, aged 13.

Andrew Slack taught me guitar. He had ‘a massive influence’

on my song-writing and music production. He invited me to

join FFM, which is a brilliant group. The first time I heard

the congregation singing something I’d written I felt over-

whelmed that God used my idea to help people connectwith Him in worship.”

John expresses his feelings through music, often sitting

at the piano to play freely. When he’s away from home he

records ideas on his phone. He says, “When I listen back I

sometimes say, ‘Well, that was an awful idea!’ but occasionally

I think, ‘That’s really good!’ I find myself writing songs with

no words. I’m not great with words so doing this allows me

to express myself. I believe that God created music for the

purpose of connecting the human heart and soul to himself

and that we can glorify God with all kinds of music. Being a

musician, I think it’s super easy to get upset about your idea

being changed. I can be over-sensitive when an idea of

mine is criticised, but we agreed from the outset to be

honest. Honesty and trust is key when working in a group.”

G W (36) is a softwareengineer and father of two children. He says, “As a youngster

I listened to tunes and tried to play them on my toy keyboard.

I graduated from the EastEnders theme tune to more

complex music. I got to grade 5

but was never confident sight-

reading all those dots and

squiggly symbols. I much prefer

playing by ear. Being part of

Fulwood Free Music is right up

my street. It’s where I can be

creative, compose melodies

and improve the skill of writing

lyrics. I love to compose songs

with deep meaning that draw

people together in a unified

voice that focuses not on me,but on God.

I don’t get far if I deliberately

decide to write a melody. How-

ever, an idea might pop into my

head when I’m driving, or at

work, or in the middle of the

night. I quickly hum it into a

voice-recorder before it disap-

pears. The FFM group helps me

to develop the skill of bringing

words and music together to

form a complete piece. The first

song to emerge from the groupis a particular favourite of mine.

Entitled ‘You Are The One,’ it is full of energy, with strong

words that focus on God’s greatness.

We resist the temptation to pick words simply because

they rhyme or fit nicely with a tune and don’t accept random

waffling like any old nursery rhyme! The words must be

accessible to people of all ages and experience. It would

be foolish to bewilder you with over-elaborate, abstract

ideas. When the group agree that something is good, they

genuinely mean it and it isn’t just flattery. Sometimes we

meet in my home, eat a takeaway then get out our pens to

edit or forge a new verse. At other times, we share words or

music in an online folder so there’s always something new tothink about. Occasionally, we head to The Groove Allotment

(Andrew’s studio) to record a song with high quality. We’ve

had some brilliant laughs – you should hear some of our

early draft recordings – very funny in places! But some of

our efforts evolved into songs that the congregation now

enjoy.”

and MusicFollow Fulwood Free Music on Facebook and InstagramCan be downloaded on iTunes, Spotify and AmazonCDs available from The Christian Resource Centre, Fox Street, PrestonFind lyrics and music on: www.fulwoodfmc.net

Graham Whitehead

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BE AFRAIDThe following article was adapted for Heart Magazine from

Helen’s original letter to ‘those who prayed.’ Helen is an ac-

complished BSL interpreter. She volunteers on the Fulwood Free

Methodist Church signing team for Sunday morning services.

In January 2015 I was diagnosed with a cancerous throat tumour. Every day for 5 weeks I underwent radical radiotherapy at the Rosemere

Centre at Royal Preston Hospital. A side-effect of the radiotherapy was

that I couldn’t eat, so I was admitted to hospital to be fed through a

nasogastric tube. I caught an infection, so was given antibiotics and more

time in hospital. I was eventually discharged to be cared for by my sister, Susan.

Despite her own medical problems she spent endless hours transporting me to

and from hospital, waiting for my treatment to finish, and nursing me day and

night. Her ongoing kindness is boundless!

Words alone cannot express the comfort I felt because so many Preston peo-

ple prayed for me. Before my treatment, I read some powerful words that seemed

to leap from the page. I’m sharing them because they may comfort you if you’regoing through a difficult time yourself. Te words are from the Bible: “Te Lord

himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake

you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Life is often tough. Sometimes

people go through terrible things, but when I read these words I knew that

whatever the outcome of the cancer, God was with me.

Emmanuel אונמע (“God is with me” in Hebrew)

Tis is what happened when I felt totally at the end of myself: It was very

early one morning. I was in a room, awaiting a particularly difficult procedure.I felt stranded, alone and cold. I couldn’t move and was in great distress. My

only thought was to pray, so I did – remembering the Bible words (above) that

God would never leave me. As soon as I’d finished praying, a young male nurse

came to my assistance. I was so relieved to see him that I quickly thanked God

for sending me help. Whilst the kind, gentle nurse was tending to me I asked,

“What’s your name?” He replied, “Emmanuel.” I was stunned, because this He-

brew name means ‘God with us.’ At that moment I felt a surge of confidence

that this was no coincidence, but a message of comfort from God. Emmanuel

also told me he was an agency nurse. Regular staff said he must have come from

an agency because no one remembered him and I never saw him again. (NB: If

you know Emmanuel, let us know, so Helen can thank him.)Tank you for praying. Te tumour has been eradicated with little chance of

it returning. I’m so grateful for the care of the Head and Neck Cancer team. I

feel healthier than ever before and look forward to an active retirement!

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CHURCH BUT . . .

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he first time I go into a new building, whether it is

a bank, a museum or theatre, I immediately

check a few things, such as ‘Which way do I go

next?’ or ‘What is expected of me?’ We (at Fulwood

Free Methodist Church) understand that it can be

nerve-wracking to enter a church where everyone else

seems confident, but it is very unlikely you’ll be the

only new person that day. So when you do come in,

someone will be there to greet you, answer your

questions and not leave you stranded!

Just relax and be yourself.

Nowadays, in most churches, there

is no dress code – wear a suit,or your jeans and sweatshirt –

however you feel comfortable. And

you don’t need money. We don’t

usually take a public offering – and

when we do, it is for a project, such

as the hospital in Rwanda that we

support. Refreshments are free.

Children are welcome to sit with you, but they may

prefer to go to ‘Energize’ – ask to speak to a Children’s

Church leader to find out what suits your family. Parents

with babies (under 2 years old) can bring them into the

service, or there’s a crèche for parents to stay with their

children at the back and still see & hear the service. For11 – 16s, there is ‘Ignite’ – a teen’s church – usually with

sausage butties in case they missed breakfast!

Again, relax. Our

morning services last just

over an hour. You may be

unfamiliar with the songs,

but most are easy to pick

up. The singing can be

loud (enthusiastic!) so

join in, or stay seated andlisten, as you choose. All

the words are on a big

screen at the front. The

talks (sermons) are Bible-based and relevant to modern

life, often with on-screen visuals.

Make friends over a brew.

Chat to a Pastor or other

leader. You might like to

come back to try the monthly

afternoon traditional service,

or the lively evening service.

‘Church’ is not a building

- it is Christian people

gathering to worship God,

and to support one another

through life’s joys and difficulties. Everyone is as valued as

everyone else; whatever nationality, older, younger, male,

female, child, rich, poor, those with a strong faith and those

who doubt. Share the journey with us.

AARGH!

What is

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for anyone interested. Questioning encouraged.

No charge. Free refreshments.

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QUESTIONLast year, James and Sarah

Kewley took on the role of

‘Inclusion Co-ordinators’

at Fulwood Free Methodist

Church. James was a primary

school teacher, but most

recently works as an advisory

teacher supporting schools to

include children with

additional needs. Sarah has

worked in special schools and

now works as a support

worker for adults with learning

disabilities within their own

homes. They say:

“It is vital that children and adults

with disabilities feel not only included,

but valued and equal within the

church environment. We recognise

that people with autism and other

additional needs might struggle to

cope in this lively place so our aim is

to offer a safe haven for those seeking

a quiet, more structured zone. Within

the church, we are raising awareness

towards those with additional needs;

this means supporting the leaders of

different church activities such as,

Toddlers, Energize, Impact, and

Sunday Services, to promote

inclusion. We set up a core team of

people, each with a real heart and

desire to enable every person with a

disability to be included in church life

and activities.”

Many of the adults who lead

children’s and youth work have

completed training with us. This raised

awareness of different additional

needs. We gave ‘top tip’ strategies to

support inclusion, including

awareness of the needs of carers,

parents and siblings of the child. Our

resources for ‘Energize’ (JuniorChurch) include a sensory tent and a

visual timetable which are currently

being successfully used to support

children with additional needs.

We value your opinion as our team

moves carefully forward. If you have

any questions or ideas as to how

FFMC could support you, your family

or friends with disabilities then please

email us at: [email protected]

Thanks!’

P h o t o : I an

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T H E I N C L U S I O N

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FREE

F V C CW 7.30 - 9.00

Stewart and Lisa Bell (Choir co-ordinators)

This new choir is open to everyone

regardless of age, race, religion or

experience – especially men! For

information contact co-ordinators Stewart

and Lisa Bell using the contact details on

the back of Heart magazine.

Steve Allen heads up this gang of men who

bring their young children or grandchildren

to chill out together!

£2

, , .

Come into Fulwood Free Methodist Churchat 10 -11.30am on the following

Saturdays throughout 2016:

May 14th, July 2nd,

Sept 10th, Nov 26th

Who L e tt he

J S K

out?Dads


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FREE!

iMPAC T is more than jus t a you th club - gam

es,

ac ti vi ties, food, spor ts, ele

c tronic games,

worship and a shor t mess

age each week. Make

friends and rela x toge the

r.

F o r y ea r s 9 a n d o

v e r

(a g e s 1 3 – 18 )

F R I DA Y

8. 0 0 – 1 0. 0 0 p m

C o me t o K ic k S t art !

W E D NE S D AY 6-7 pm i n t er m-t i meSubs 50p – F i r s t w eek f r eeC alling all junior school boy s and gir ls, y ear s 3 – 6.

un, games, cr af t s, games and act iv it ies and Bible st or ies.

Sundays M O R N I N G S E R V I C E

Choose from two identical morning services:9.15am – 10.15am or 11am – 12

Services include modern worship, led by singers and musicians on

a variety of instruments and words from the Bible that inspire us.

A F T E R N O O N S E R V I C E3.00 – 3.45Usually 1st Sunday each month (not January and August)

E V E N I N G S E R V I C E 6.30 – 8.00

Free refreshments follow all services

Both services are signed in BSL and SSE

by members of the congregation. A hearing

loop is available for the hard of hearing.

Sunda y 9. 15 or 1 1am

IGNI TE

An in f ormal church

f or young people

aged 1 1 - 16.

Bring your f riends

and find ou t wha t

we ge t up to.

E ver yone is ver y

welcome!

IGNI TE

‘Energize’ (Junior Church)

for 4 – 11 yr olds, both

morning services

S P A R K S

Both morning serv ices include:

Crèche f or adults with babies and

‘Sparks’ f un for

2 – 3 y r olds

S PA C E

For year s 7 - 8

F R I D A Y ( term t ime

on l y )

6. 3 0 – 8. 0 0pm

C h i l l ou t toge t her on a

Fr ida y e ven ing.

Games, ac t i v i t ies s

uc h as cra f t or

ba k ing. Lo ts o f fun

!

An yon e is w elcome!

C A P (CAP) is a charity which is highly recommended by TV’s

money-saving expert, Martin Lewis. Lisa Bell is a member of

Fulwood Free Methodist Church and our local CAP co-ordinator.

Are you weighed down by DEBT? There is hope.

We offer a free service to help you lift your debt.

Call free on 0800 328 0006.

From mobiles try 01274 760839 www.capdebthelp.org


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ADDRESSFulwood FMC

Lightfoot Lane

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 3LT

TELEPHONE01772 861597

V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E

www.fulwoodfmc.net

• for info on our church

• for podcsasts – listen to our

Sunday messages online

• for blogs – thoughts and ideas

for you to read

[email protected]

CON TAC T

F I N

D

U S

Join us for an afternoon of fun for all

the family. Whatever the weather this

will go ahead, hopefully outdoors, but

indoors too.

Face Painting • Bouncy Castle • Hungry Hippo • Tin-Can Alley • Hook-a-Duck •

Zap the Rat • Sumo Suits • Penalty Shootout

FUNDAY!

FAMILY

Saturday June 4th 1pm–4pm FREE ACTIVITIES!

F r e e R e f r e s h m ent s

It all began in 2012 when wecelebrated the Queen’s Diamond

Jubilee. This year holds another

significant milestone in the life

of HRH Queen Elizabeth II –

her 90th Birthday. To help mark

the occasion we will give away a beautiful

commemorative book to each family who

attends. So mark the date in your diary, on your

calendar or in your phone. Come along! Join us

for an afternoon of fun and celebration.

Those that sew together know each other.

Welcome to Dot’s wonderful afternoons

of creativity.

InspirationsT 12 – 2. 45 F

Registered Charity No. 514359

S F F M C :

T oddlersTuesdays 10 - 11.30am

(term-time only) Time for a cuppa and chat

while your little ones play.

The over-3s go into a

separate space for a

story-time. Singing together

to end the morning.

Includes refreshments.

Cost: £1.50for 1 adult

with up to3 children.

B U M

P & B A B Y

For expectant or new mums, aquiet(ish!) place to relax in our

café area, make friends, share.

No cost. Donations welcome.

Tuesdays 10.00 – 11.30am(most weeks)

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